What the history-making elections of 2024 could mean for energy
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UK General Election
Who will join Miliband in Labour’s energy team after election win?
As Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer plans the move into Number 10 Downing Street following his election win, Energy Voice takes a look at who could join incoming energy secretary Ed Miliband's team.
GB Energy investments could one day fund local services – Anas Sarwar
GB Energy’s investments in infrastructure for the renewables industry could one day provide funding for local services, Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar has said.
‘Light on detail’: What do academic experts make of the UK election energy debate?
As the UK nears the end of an election campaign where energy policy has featured prominently, experts say the debate has been heavy on rhetoric but light on detail.
Next government urged to fund ‘just transition’ for oil and gas workers
The next government must provide a “clear and funded” transition plan for workers in the offshore oil and gas industry, including the North Sea, green groups and unions have urged.
General election: where do the parties stand on oil and gas
The energy industry and the North Sea has loomed ever-larger on the political radar. As parties vie for votes ahead of the UK General election on 4 July, leading industry lawyer Graeme Clubley offers his analysis on the impact on the sector of each group's manifesto policies.
Labour’s energy plans ‘will cut bills and drive growth’ in Scotland, says Reeves
Labour’s clean energy plans will “turbocharge” the Scottish economy, the party’s shadow chancellor is expected to say during a General Election campaign visit to Scotland today.
Claire Coutinho: Labour’s energy policy will be ‘triple whammy on UK’
The Conservatives have claimed Labour’s energy policy will be a “triple whammy” for the UK, as they renewed their tax attack on their rivals.
Labour manifesto promises ‘phased and responsible’ North Sea transition
The Labour Party released its election manifesto promising a “phased and responsible” transition in the North Sea and pledged to make Britain a “clean energy superpower”.
Tories criticised over ‘pragmatic’ net zero plans in manifesto
The Conservatives have been accused of failing to seize the “economic opportunity of the century” with a manifesto that pledges a pragmatic approach to net zero.
Deltic Energy withdraws from Pensacola due to election uncertainty
Deltic Energy (AIM:DELT) will withdraw from the licence covering the Pensacola discovery due to ongoing political uncertainty around the UK election.
Labour says Scotland’s wave energy potential being ‘squandered’ by Holyrood and Westminster
The Scottish Labour party claims Scotland's wave and tidal energy potential is being "squandered" by governments in Holyrood and Westminster.
Labour to propose offshore skills passport
A Labour government would create an offshore skills passport to allow workers to move between fossil fuels and renewables.
SNP not against new oil and gas licences, Deputy First Minister says
The SNP is not against new oil and gas licences, Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes has said.
Renewable energy sector targets more support from next UK government
UK wave and tidal energy sector calls for more targeted support from whichever party gets the keys to 10 Downing Street.
Tories and Labour clash on energy policy as they battle for power
The Tories and Labour clashed on energy policy as the General Election campaign focused on the prospect of cheaper household bills.
Conservatives set out plan to make switching energy supplier easier
Households could find it easier to switch to cheaper, more consumer-friendly energy suppliers under plans being set out by the Tories.
Updated: Starmer calls for Scottish voters to help Labour’s path to power
Keir Starmer put Scottish voters at the heart of his campaign to become prime minister, urging them to vote for his opposition Labour Party to end the Conservative Party’s 14-year grip on UK power.
Politicians urged to show ambition on green agenda after election called
Politicians are being warned not to turn the environment into a “culture war” after the General Election was called.
Labour announces plans for GB Energy to invest in floating wind
UK Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer will be joined by new Welsh first minister Vaughan Gething to unveil 'Great British Energy' plans.
Labour would need £8 billion to deliver green plan within rules
The Labour Party needs to find at least £8 billion ($10 billion) to deliver its green-investment plan, a new analysis shows, underscoring why UK opposition leader Keir Starmer may be mulling changes to the initiative.
Aberdeen has ‘strong claim’ to get Labour’s GB Energy headquarters, Ed Miliband says
Labour's shadow climate secretary, visiting the north-east, said he wants the city to become the UK's 'clean energy capital'.
Politics: Conservatives win majority in UK election
Boris Johnson was on course for a historic victory this morning after voters across large swathes of the UK backed his plan to “get Brexit done”.